Browse: Otto Zehm

Protestors gathered in front of Spokane's City Hall Thursday afternoon to rally against the Spokane Police Department, expressing anger with officers regarding the altercation with Otto Zehm three years ago. KXLY4's Jeff Humphrey reports.

A Federal Grand Jury has indicted a Spokane Police Officer on two counts relating to the injury of Otto Zehm in an altercation with police at a North Division Zip Trip convenience store in early 2006. KXLY4's Erik Loney reports.

Officer Karl Thompson faces two felony counts for allegedly beating Otto Zehm and lying about the incident, but his lawyer says he is looking forward to proving his innocence. KXLY4's Erik Loney reports.

The Center for Justice has filed a long-anticipated lawsuit against the City of Spokane and several Spokane police officers in the death of Otto Zehm. KXLY4's Tori Brunetti explains the case.

The Center for Justice has filed a long-anticipated lawsuit against the City of Spokane and several Spokane police officers in the death of Otto Zehm. KXLY4's Tori Brunetti reports.

A multi-million dollar claim has been filed against the city of Spokane as a result of the death of Otto Zehm.

Doctors at Sacred Heart Medical Center are trying to determine what caused more damage to Trent Yohe on Tuesday.  He was both tasered and hog-tied when he had a confrontation with Spokane Valley police.  The Hog-tie method was the same one used by Spokane police on Otto Zehm in March of 2006.  KXLY4's Janet O reports.

Spokane law enforcement officers and first responders went through specialized training Friday for the first time in area history to recognize and deal with excited delirium. KXLY4's Kirk Hawkins reports.

Spokane city officials say police officers and fire medics will betrained to recognize a recognize a condition known as excited delirium. KXLY4's Kirk Hawkins reports.

In the wake of several high profile cases including the death of Otto Zehm following a confrontation with authorities there continues to be discussions around Spokane about police oversight. While the city is working on a new model for oversight the debate over how it will work continues. KXLY4's Erik Loney reports.

The city of Spokane has released a more detailed version of the Otto Zehm investigation.  This new information includes a forensic analyst's look at the security footage from that night.  News4's Dave Meany reports.

Part two of the 46 minute video released by authorities on Friday October 20th showing video, dispatch audio and audio transcripts from the Otto Zehm investigation.  

Part one of the 46 minute video released by authorities on Friday October 20th showing video, dispatch audio and audio transcripts from the Otto Zehm investigation.

Spokane County Prosecutor Steve Tucker has decided to hold of on whether to press charges against people involved in the Otto Zehm case.  He says the FBI is now investigating the case.  News4's Dave Meany reports.

The death of Otto Zehm after a confrontation with police last March is leading to possible changes in how officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths are investigated. News4's Jeff Humphrey reports.

Spokane police have released another surveillance video from the convenience store where officers confronted Otto Zehm in March. The newly released video shows a different angle of the convenience store’s interior that was fixed behind the clerk’s counter. News4's Kjerstin Ramsing reports.

Despite heavy public pressure to expedite making a decision it will be at least 30 more days before Spokane County Prosecutor Steve Tucker decides if there will be any charges filed against Spokane Police Officers in the Otto Zehm death investigation. News4's Dave Meany reports.

A final Spokane Police Department report written in May recommends that no charges be filed in the Otto Zehm case. The seven-page summary suggests police officers did not use excessive force or violate department policies. News4's Dave Meany reports.

Mayor Dennis Hession ordered an independent investigation into the death of Otto Zehm and the police department's handling of the investigation into the fire department sex scandal on Monday July 17th. News4's Dave Meany reports.

Mayor Dennis Hession, following a meeting with the Public Safety Committee Monday morning, ordered a review of the Otto Zehm case and the sex scandal at the Indian Trail Fire Station.